PGCE Post Compulsory Education

Module: 6PC014

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module – along with Reflecting on Self and Identity and Personal and Professional Development - forms the heart of the PGCE and will prepare new teachers for a career in the Lifelong Learning Sector by establishing a foundation in planning, teaching and assessment of learning as well as developing skills in reflective practice.

Module: 6PC013

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module will support participants in their classroom practice. The focus of the module is developing learning resources within a chosen subject discipline. Participants will appraise a variety of learning resources taking into account the learning needs of 21st century learners. The module also considers the significance of learner evaluation as a tool for reflective practice and identifying continual professional development needs.

Module: 6PC012

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module will prepare students for teaching in post compulsory education. This is an introductory module and will therefore cover a number of key themes. The module considers the different contexts and curriculums within post compulsory education. Students will be introduced to professional roles, responsibilities and relationships within teaching. They will also be introduced to a range of strategies for teaching, learning, assessing and feeding back.

Module: 7PC004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module runs across both semesters and complements 6PC014 (Constructing Self and Identity) and 7PC005 (Reflecting on Self and Identity). It contains pragmatic elements such as personal action planning for enhancing practice, and theoretical elements such as critical reflection-on-practice.

Module: 7PC007

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module is designed to help students develop an understanding of how professional practice is positioned within a globalised and marketised policy discourse. The impact of policy on lifelong education and professional practice will be explored. A range of theoretical concepts will be introduced to help students to critique policies, strategies and practice within institutional and professional contexts. The module will also provide a framework for conducting a piece of small-scale educational research. After undertaking a literature review students will design and carry out a piece of research linked to their professional practice.

Module: 7PC005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module - along with Constructing Self and Identity and Personal and Professional Development - forms the heart of the PGCE. It further develops concepts of planning, teaching and assessing as well as exploring notions of self and subjectivity in relation to developing and continuing wider professional practice.

‘ASPIRATION, ATTITUDE, ACHIEVEMENT’

• The University of Wolverhampton is one of the West Midlands’ largest providers of teacher education, with many of our graduates going on to work within the conurbation. Our tutors are all experienced teachers who have worked with partnership organisations for many years.
• We are proud of our long-standing tradition of training teachers of Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post Compulsory Education.
• High quality learning facilities, including well equipped teaching rooms, cutting edge learning spaces, lecture theatres and a social learning environment.
• A clear progression to Master’s degree study, with opportunities to use PGCE credits* to embark upon further study following successful completion of the course (for those in a position to self-fund the course).
• Access to leading research in the field of Education that enables trainees to develop as reflective practitioners.

What do Ofsted say?

The University of Wolverhampton provision is particularly effective in developing highly professional teachers with the skills to reflect critically on the quality of their teaching in order to improve it. They are valued highly by the schools, colleges and other settings where they secure employment in the region. The university has an excellent reputation that enables it to build strong partnerships across the region to support high-quality teacher training and educational improvement. Employment rates in all phases are high, with many former trainees working in the region.

Ofsted (2013), Initial Teacher Education Inspection Report, London: Ofsted

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Come along to one of our Postgraduate Open Evenings, or where you will have the opportunity to talk to staff and students who are currently studying and find out more about the course and our facilities.

The course learning outcomes are:

1. Theoretical knowledge and application
2. Practical, professional and research skills

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full-time £9250 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Part-time £3050 per year 2020-21 Home Full-time £9250 per year 2021-22 Home Part-time £3100 per year 2021-22 International Full-time £12250 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £12950 per year 2021-22 International Part-time £6125 per year 2020-21 International Part-time £6475 per year 2021-22

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

• To hold a honours degree (normally 2:2 or above) of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification in a subject related to the area you wish to teachwith vocational / professional experience considered carefully in each individual circumstance.
• To have achieved grade C/4 or above in GCSEs English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications.

Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short Courses, GCSE English Literature or GCSE Equivalent Tests from other institutions or organisations.

Please see equivalent GCSE qualifications we do accept. If you unsure please contact our Admissions Department for clarification.

We do offer computer-based Key Skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy equivalency tests at the University Walsall Campus. A charge will be introduced as follows: £40 for one test or £60 for two tests.

You will be required to provide evidence of your original qualifications.

You must be sure that you wish to embark on a career of teaching in Post-Compulsory Education before applying for this course. In order to achieve this we recommend that you gain some experience within the post compulsory sector. We expect you to research your subject area within the post-compulsory context, and to visit a further education establishment to make an informed decision about how your subject specialism fits into the national vocational framework.

All applicants that are successful with their application will be invited to an interview. This will include a presentation and a panel-based interview. Please view information regarding interview preparation.

Further information regarding the interview process can be found at

We will not accept applicants onto our professional courses who have been unsuccessful on professional courses at other institutions of higher education.

If you have accepted a Conditional Offer made by the University of Wolverhampton you will receive correspondence asking you to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The charge for this will be a DBS fee of £40.00 and a £6.00 ID check service fee. You will also need an Occupational Health Check prior to starting the course.

POST COMPULSORY EDUCATION Frequently Asked Questions

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Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees